Schools devastated by monstrous tornado
A tornado as much as a mile wide with winds up to 200 mph roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying two elementary schools. Above, teachers carry children away from Briarwood Elementary School. Plaza Towers Elementary School was also hit. At least 51 people were reported killed.
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